Mechanical trackball F50

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Product Description
The F50 Series trackball is a high-specification human interface device engineered for operation in demanding environments where reliability and precise pointer control are required. The aluminium housing provides impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection. High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings ensure accurate mechanical tracking. The unit incorporates Cursor Controls Ltd patent-protected anti-vibration technology so only intended ball movements are passed to the host. The F50 can be supplied with various top-plate styles for different tracking forces and illumination options and is designed for back-of-panel mounting in rugged keyboards, consoles or custom panels.

Features

• Electrical output: USB, PS/2 or TTL Quadrature
• Smooth, precise operation in rugged environments
• Excellent environmental protection
  • IPX5 referenced sealing; IP65 option available
  • Sand and dust protection
  • High corrosion resistance
  • High impact strength from aluminium construction
• Cursor Controls Ltd patented anti-vibration technology to minimise unintended cursor motion
• Multiple top-plate/ball configurations
  • Non-removable ball
  • Removable ball/ring for serviceability with styles
    • Quick-release bayonet locking ring
    • Threaded locking ring
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system
• External switch connections available (USB & PS/2 only)

Typical Applications
Designed for integration into marine, military, aerospace and rugged industrial keyboards and consoles where sealed, reliable cursor control is required.

Product Configuration

• Sealing rating: IP65 (default); IPX5 referenced in feature list
• Output protocol:
  • Quadrature (TTL)
  • USB
  • PS/2
• Integrated switches: options available; external switch connections (USB & PS/2)
• Mounting style: back-of-panel mounting for keyboard/console integration
• Top & body style examples:
  • F50 PC/ABS removable ball retention ring (bayonet)
  • F50 PC/ABS removable ball retention ring (threaded)
  • F50 non-removable ball
  • F50 aluminium removable ball retention ring (threaded)
• Ball colour: Black, Yellow
• Suffix options: A — Mechanical tracking engine

Technical specifications

• Series / Model: F50
• Electrical outputs supported: USB, PS/2, TTL Quadrature
• Construction: Aluminium body for impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection
• Mechanical components: High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings for precise pointer control
• Anti-vibration: Cursor Controls Ltd patent-protected anti-vibration technology to prevent unwanted cursor motion from shocks or vibration
• Sealing / environmental protection: IPX5 referenced; IP65 option available
• Top plate / ball configurations: Non-removable ball; removable ring/ball with quick-release bayonet or threaded locking ring; aluminium or PC/ABS rings
• Illumination: Options available for low-light environments
• Mounting: Back-of-panel mounting for rugged keyboard/console integration or custom panels
• Switches: External switch connections (USB & PS/2); integrated switch options
• Quality system: Manufactured to ISO 9001